1
as in heavy
having great weight
a massive piece of furniture that was nearly impossible to move
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2
as in huge
unusually large
the massive statue took up most of the small yard
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3
as in magnificent
large and impressive in size, grandeur, extent, or conception
the war memorial's massive dignity moves most visitors to reflective silence
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Recent Examples of massive
That means she’s donated well over half of her net worth to charity, although her net worth continues to grow despite her massive donations, thanks to the power of Amazon shares that keep growing her fortune.
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
While economists say China has largely shrugged off the initial impacts of the Iran war, some are warning its massive export engine could be hit more significantly in the coming months on slower global economic growth.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Coby White bailed them out with a massive 3 to tie the score and force overtime.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The entire city block-sized Norton Tire warehouse was leveled, save a massive, fireproof computer vault that kept the company’s business records intact.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Sydney Lake, Fortune, 15 Apr. 2026
While economists say China has largely shrugged off the initial impacts of the Iran war, some are warning its massive export engine could be hit more significantly in the coming months on slower global economic growth.
—ABC News, 15 Apr. 2026
Coby White bailed them out with a massive 3 to tie the score and force overtime.
—Doug Haller, New York Times, 15 Apr. 2026
The entire city block-sized Norton Tire warehouse was leveled, save a massive, fireproof computer vault that kept the company’s business records intact.
—Howard Cohen, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for massive
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While McMahan has also brought home butter from Japan, Italy and other travels, the internet seems particularly enamored with the French heavy-hitters right now.—
Elliott Harrell,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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Alfortish wasn’t in the courtroom during the trial, but his presence hung heavy in the air.—
Patrick Radden Keefe,
New Yorker,
13 Apr. 2026
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Deportees who aren't imprisoned face challenges Even those who are not immediately jailed face huge challenges, including economic ones, upon their return to their home country.—
Sergio Martínez-Beltrán,
NPR,
17 Apr. 2026
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Anderson said that experience was a huge help in preparing him for his eventual MLB promotion.—
Mac Cerullo,
Boston Herald,
17 Apr. 2026
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The cooking process is simple, and the results are magnificent.—
Li Goldstein,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
14 Apr. 2026
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Its colors are most magnificent at sunset.—
Malia Mendez,
Los Angeles Times,
13 Apr. 2026
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Semiconductor stocks have been on a tear since the market’s rebound from its 2026 lows – and investors willing to take the biggest risks are capturing hefty gains.—
Davis Giangiulio,
CNBC,
13 Apr. 2026
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The result is a hefty cake with a moist, tender crumb that needs little to no frosting (think of pound cake or banana bread).—
Shilpa Uskokovic,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
13 Apr. 2026
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That’s a potentially gigantic collective archive.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
13 Apr. 2026
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So, to be able to represent that on such a gigantic platform to a whole ton of people who might not necessarily be 100% EDM festival attendees… to play for them is really exciting.—
Christine Terrisse,
Los Angeles Times,
11 Apr. 2026
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But Lincoln controls the whole tempo, the complete vibe of the affair with her epic vocals, effortless charm, and wonderful instincts.—
Jed Gottlieb,
Boston Herald,
12 Apr. 2026
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Visitors can enjoy heart-pounding adventures like zip lining through the forest canopy, rock climbing on the gorge’s steep cliffs, and whitewater rafting on the New River’s epic Class I to V rapids.—
Jordan Charbonneau,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Apr. 2026
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The cameras in the operations centers mostly have high-definition signals displayed on the big monitors, but the size of the files for those signals is enormous and a big burden if CDOT kept the visuals.—
Alan Gionet,
CBS News,
17 Apr. 2026
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While still in its infancy, quantum technology harnesses subatomic particles to make potentially enormous advances in a wide range of computing applications.—
Robert Channick,
Chicago Tribune,
16 Apr. 2026
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On Monday morning, the NHL headlines were dominated by a goalie from the Kings’ glorious past and another from their cautiously promising immediate future.—
Andrew Knoll,
Daily News,
13 Apr. 2026
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The performance felt like a glorious end to her wildly successful London run as the room filled with a standing ovation.—
Jason P. Frank,
Vulture,
13 Apr. 2026
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“Massive.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/massive. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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